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Monday, June 29, 2009

Reflections~ Influenza A H1N1

A) 5 things you know or learnt about H1N1 flu:
  1. It was commonly known as Swineflu.
  2. It spreads easily through contact.
  3. Singapore currently has 500 over cases.
  4. We can prevent H1N1 by maintaining personal hygiene.
  5. H1N1 started with pigs being affected with the flu.
B) 5 things you learnt from the 3 videos:
  1. We have to wash our hands thoroughly to prevent dirty bacteria from staying in our hands.
  2. We should not share food with others.
  3. Cover your mouth or nose when you sneeze or cough.
  4. We should wash our hands before eating.
  5. We cannot eat food which contain harmful bacteria.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Pupils' Response 18 - SA1 Results

The SA1 papers have tested me fairly as they have been quite easy for me. All the subjects were just to let us revise through our learning journey or to test our skills and our teacher's teachings. I have been extremely proud of my SA1 results as some of my marks from the previous years had improved a lot. My tuition classes were effective in my results and the tuition teachers had taught me well. My math tuition was very effective against my results. I think I could revise my subjects little more to improve my subjects even further. My composition writings have also improved by my grammar and language because of my blog posts. I have even more Imagination and Creativity to use in my composition writing. Many subjects have improved thoroughly and I hope to do better in my CA2 and SA2.

Thank You Mr. Roseman and Mr. Koo for teaching me well in my studies.
I hope everyone has a great time during the June holidays.
Happy Holidays To All!!!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Pupils' Response 17 - H1N1 Flu

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new strain of influenza virus that spreads easily from human to human and could spread quickly worldwide leading to a pandemic flu outbreak. The disease was known as Swineflu because it has some elements of a virus found in pigs. But the world Health Organization now refers it to Influenza A.

Like other flu viruses, Influenza A virus is spread mainly through people with flu, coughing or sneezing. Sometimes people may be affected by touching something with flu virus on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Like the regular human flu, common symptoms are high fever , with cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle ache and tiredness. You are strongly advised to postpone or avoid non-essential travel to mexico and affected areas. If travel to such areas is unavoidable, please take precautionary measures and maintain good hygiene practises. Novartis AG expects a vaccine for Influenza A (H1N1) virus, declared responsible for the 21st century's first flu pademic, to be available by the Autumn after producing the first batch ahead of schedule.

You can do your part to prevent Influenza A by:
  • Avoiding contact with people with symptoms of Influenza A
  • Seeing a doctor and staying at home if you are unwell. If you need to go out, avoid crowded places, buses, trains and wear a surgical mask to cover your nose and mouth.
  • Observe good personal environmental hygiene. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water frequently and after coughing or sneezing.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
  • Maintain good body resistance through a balanced diet, regular exercise, getting adequate rest, redusing stress and not smoking.
Quick Facts about Influenza A (H1N1-2009) from www.flu.gov.sg

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